[C320-list] Golf cart battery modifications

[Jeff Hare]

We got our Lifeline AGMs at Batteries+ for somewhere around $375 each. 

I'm only 150lbs soaking wet and installed them by myself while the boat was on stands, so that was hauling old batteries off and new ones on. I would suggest a second set of hands and also doing this with the boat in the water. Just wheel a case of beer and two batteries around the dock in a dock cart until you find some help. ;) 


Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net> wrote:

I'm interested in purchasing AGM's for my 2002 320. What brand and 
model number AGM do you suggest? Where do you suggest I purchase 
them? Thanks.

Joe
#908

On Jul 17, 2011, at 3:06 AM, Simon Rock wrote:

> There are many advantages of using AGM batteries, that justify the 
> increased
> cost.
> Several being, they can be mounted in any position, and do not leak 
> acid,
> and do not emit any gas, recharge quicker, last for more cycles, etc.
>
>
> Simon Rock
> 0428 175510
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brad 
> Kuether
> Sent: Friday, 15 July 2011 9:32 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Golf cart battery modifications
>
> John (or anyone else),
>
> What modifications need to be made to the wooden battery box/ 
> enclosure to
> accomondate the golf cart batteries?
>
> Anyone have pics on the website? My 4Ds are "due", its been 7 years
> now.....
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <LOCALJG at aol.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 12:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT
>
>
>> If you go with AGMs, be sure to do your research as you may also 
>> have to
>> have a larger alternator. I have been told that unless you 
>> charge an AGM
>
>> at
>> a certain rate, they can be damaged or not fully charge? Last 
>> year, when
>> I was looking into AGMs (and AGMs were the way I wanted to originally
>> go),
>> I was told about the recharging issue with them. I can't remember 
>> exactly
>> what the facts were but because of the recharging issues and 
>> needing a
>> bigger alternator, I decided to go with the golf cart batteries. 
>> Golf
>> cart
>> batteries keep it simple.
>>
>> John
>> Dreamtime #329
>> Coronado
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 7/14/2011 2:25:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> simonrock at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> Hi Pete,
>>
>> Get the biggest AGM battery that will fit the space. They offer more
>> features than wet cell batteries, and are much safer.
>> Cheers
>>
>>
>> Simon Rock
>> Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
>>
>> Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
>> Cat375 #41 Rocket
>> Cat320 #1163 Rockstar
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
>> grossnickle
>> pete
>> Sent: Friday, 15 July 2011 7:09 AM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT
>>
>>
>> Could anyone suggest a battery type to replace old batteries on 
>> our year
>> 2000 C320?
>>
>> Many Thanks !!!
>>
>> Pete Grossnickle
>> Hull 0715
>> San Diego
>>
>
>